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2021 Honda Accord 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

5.4s

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Accord: 5.4 s2.0 s10.9 sQuicker on the left
84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Honda Accord: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Sport 2.0T Auto FWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo252 hp273 lb-ft3,380 lb14913.45.4 sOnline10-speed automaticFWD$32,110
Touring 2.0T Auto FWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo252 hp273 lb-ft3,430 lb14713.65.4 sOnline10-speed automaticFWD$36,900
Touring FWD2.0L 4-cyl252 hp273 lb-ft3,430 lb14713.65.4 sOnline10-speed automaticFWD$36,900
Hybrid FWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid212 hpN/A3,326 lb12715.76.9 sOnlineCVTFWD$26,570
Hybrid EX FWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid212 hpN/A3,375 lb12615.96.9 sOnlineCVTFWD$30,520
Hybrid EX-L FWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid212 hpN/A3,388 lb12516.06.9 sOnlineCVTFWD$32,890
Hybrid Touring FWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid212 hpN/A3,446 lb12316.36.9 sOnlineCVTFWD$36,440
LX 1.5T CVT FWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo192 hp192 lb-ft3,150 lb12216.47.2 sOnlineCVTFWD$24,970
LX FWD1.5L 4-cyl192 hp192 lb-ft3,150 lb12216.47.2 sOnlineCVTFWD$24,970
Sport 1.5T CVT FWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo192 hp192 lb-ft3,223 lb11916.87.2 sOnlineCVTFWD$27,430
Sport FWD1.5L 4-cyl192 hp192 lb-ft3,223 lb11916.87.2 sOnlineCVTFWD$27,430
Sport SE 1.5T CVT FWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo192 hp192 lb-ft3,230 lb11916.87.2 sOnlineCVTFWD$28,920
Sport Special Edition FWD1.5L 4-cyl192 hp192 lb-ft3,230 lb11916.87.2 sOnlineCVTFWD$28,920
EX-L 1.5T CVT FWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo192 hp192 lb-ft3,221 lb11916.87.2 sOnlineCVTFWD$31,290
EX-L FWD1.5L 4-cyl192 hp192 lb-ft3,221 lb11916.87.2 sOnlineCVTFWD$31,290

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

3 engines offered. Turbo named on 2.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
1.5L 4-cyl turbo8192 hpLX 1.5T CVT FWD$24,970Base$1,164Base
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid4212 hpHybrid FWD$26,570+$1,600$800-$364
2.0L 4-cyl turbo3252 hpSport 2.0T Auto FWD$32,110+$5,540$1,477+$313

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: yes, on 12 of 15 trims.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
CVT12LX 1.5T CVT FWD$24,9706.9 s
10-speed automatic3Sport 2.0T Auto FWD$32,1105.4 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the LX 1.5T CVT FWD: 192 hp, 33 mpg, $24,970. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Toyota CamryHybrid LE FWD208 hp52 mpg$27,2707.4 s

Accord by year

5.0 s5.5 s6.0 s6.5 s7.0 s7.5 s8.0 s8.5 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
0501001502002503002009201220152018202120242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Honda Civic: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Honda Civic.

2021 Honda Accord5.4 s2021 Honda Civic4.9 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Honda Accord and 2021 Honda Civic
Measure2021 Honda Accord2021 Honda Civic
TrimSport 2.0T Auto FWDType R Limited Edition Hatchback FWD
0-605.4 s4.9 s
BasisOnlineEstimate
Horsepower252 hp306 hp
Curb weight3,380 lb3,075 lb
hp per ton149199
lb per hp13.410.0
MSRP$32,110N/A

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked